Hot spot for
‘miracle cures’, There are plenty of stories of miracle cures and
people striking it rich immediately after visiting a hot spring.
Whether to soothe your soul or seek a cure for skin disorders,
rheumatism, arthritis, insomnia, respiratory troubles, blood
circulation, fractures and other ailments, choose your favourite
Hot Spot.

Hot Springs in Malaysia

Air Panas Ulu Legong (Ulu Legong Hot Springs), Kedah

Ulu Legong is
about 30 km drive to the North-East of Baling. Baling Town lies to
the south east of Kedah State. This natural hot water spring has
been upgraded its facilities for the convenience of visitors. It
is always fascinating to shower one self with the natural hot
spring water and wonder how it came to be. Many will attest to
some healing properties from the mineral rich water that is
attributed to hot springs here and throughout Malaysia. Children
will definitely have a good time.

Air Hangat Village, Pulau Langkawi

This hot springs
is towards the north of the island, going towards Tanjung Rhu. It
is a 4 acres complex housing a 3-tier hot-spring fountain, 18
meters hand-carved river stone mural depicting the legends of Air
Hangat, day-long outdoor entertainment programme featuring
Malaysian/ ASEAN cultural dances and traditional sports and games,
live displays of Malaysian/ASEAN customs, Malay folk and classical
dances are performed at the Park, alongside other traditional
Malay art and craft activities like batik-painting and congkat
playing. Free admission.

Gadek Hot Springs, Melaka

This is a
natural hot-water well complex with hot water gushing out
continuously in a pond like enclosure. They have slight sulphuric
content and believed to have some healing properties. Take a
shower in the cubicles provided or dip into the spa pool. There is
a local restaurant to have your fill after the refreshing shower.
Adult /Child, RM2/RM1. Opens 7am to 9pm daily.

From Kuala
Lumpur, you can take express buses to Melaka at Puduraya Bus
Station. The two and half hour journey will cost you around
RM7.90. From the Melaka bus station, take a taxi to the hot spring
located 5 minutes from Alor Gajah town.

Pedas Hot Springs, Negeri Sembilan

Located by the
main road to Rembau, the Pedas Wet World has everything you're
looking for in a water theme park, promising a fun for the family.
All the facilities and attractions in this park are built to
fulfill the needs of visitors of all ages. There are two giant
slides that will take you through twists and turns high above
before dunking you into a swimming pool at the end of the ride.
You can enjoy floating around in the man-made canal on large
rubber 'doughnuts' . There is also a special pool for children
complete with slides and floats for rent. For those who simply
want to have a good swim, the main swimming pool is for you. The
rolling man-made waves will prove an ideal challenge to your
swimming skills. And of course, a visit to the Pedas Wet World Hot
Springs would not be complete without a dip in the natural hot
spring pools. There are two types of hot spring pools to choose
from, so the choice is yours whether to soak along with other
visitors in the public hot water pool or take a private soak in
one of the many hot spring 'bathroom' facility. At about 27°C -
34°C, the naturally hot water contain minerals that is said to
have healing properties - it is said to provide relief for
arthritis, joint pains, body aches and a variety of skin ailments.
So for those with skin irritations do not miss out on the chance
to have your own dermal hydrotherapy, particularly the hot spring
footbath pool. You'll never know its benefits until you try.

After all that
frolicking in the water, there is a fast food outlet and drop by
the souvenir shop to buy a few souvenirs as a memento of Pedas Hot
Spring Wet World. Entrance fees are RM5 (adults) and RM3 (children
aged between three and 12) from Monday to Friday (1pm - 7pm). On
weekends and public holidays (10am - 7pm), RM8 and RM5
respectively. The park is closed every Tuesday. For more
information, please contact the Pedas Wet World (Tel: 606-685
8027).

Getting there

Wet World Hot
Spring Pedas is located 15km from Seremban town, along the old
trunk road headed to Tampin. Alternatively, if you're using the
North South Expressway, you just need to turn off at the
Pedas-Linggi exit and follow the road signs to Pedas and the Wet
World Hot Spring there.

Sungai Klah Hot Springs Park (Sungkai), Perakêêê

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Since opening,
the Sungai Klah Hot Springs Park has seen a non-stop stream of
visitors. The Sungai Klah Hot Springs, set amidst the lush
greenery at the foothills of the Titiwangsa Range, is where many
come to seek cure for skin disorders, rheumatism, arthritis,
insomnia, respiratory troubles, blood circulation, fractures and
other ailments. At the shallow hot springs swimming pool,
temperature is maintained at 30ºC to 40ºC while that at the
smaller streams running parallel to the boardwalk ranges from
100ºC to 102ºC. The facilities on this hot springs park are one of
the newest and the best in the country. One can feel the silky
sensation on the skin after dipping or swimming in the mineral and
sulphur rich shallow swimming pool. Apart from the swimming pool,
there are the therapeutic pools, water reflexology course,
Jacuzzis, family baths and mountain spring pools with cold water
from nearby hills.

There is a food
court located here but the food is just average at best. The
western food is poor. The local Malay food at one of the stall is
the best of the rest.

Entrance fee
Adult/Child RM5/RM3. Best time to visit is on a weekday as
weekends can get too crowded when at times, busloads of people come. For a
dip at the cold mountain springs pool: RM3 (adult), RM2 (child and
senior citizen), RM1 (handicapped child) and free entrance to
children aged four years old and below. Use of private Jacuzzi:
Ordinary Jacuzzi (up to six persons): RM25 per hour ,Superior
Jacuzzi (up to eight persons): RM50 per hour. Opening Hours, The
park is open all year round from 8am to 10pm. The cold pool is
open from 8am to 7pm.

Places to stay

There are new
five-star villas at the Hot Springs Park that come with their own
private Jacuzzi. The single and double bedroom villas cost RM900
and RM1,200 per night respectively. There is a 30 per cent
discount for Government servants. Call 05-4414 493 or fax 05-4388
760.

Trolak Country Resort is 16 km
from the park and set within the Felda Pusat Latihan Trolak. You
can go boating, rafting and fishing or explore caves and pick
fruits in season. Jungle trekking, bird watching and camping
activities can be arranged. At the Trolak Country Resort, Suria
restaurant serves both local and western fare from 7am to 11pm.
The Trolak Country Resort offers rooms at RM100. For details or
reservations, call 05-4388 687 or fax: 05-4388 868.
Getting There
About 1½ hours drive from Kuala Lumpur. Motorists from the north
or south traveling on the PLUS Highway will have to exit at the
Sungkai toll plaza. From there, it is another 20 mins drive to the
Hot Springs Park. There are many signages to assist drivers.
The Trolak Country Resort is less than 30 minutes drive from the
park via the old road to Slim River and Tanjung Malim.

Tambun Hot Springsêê

It is located at
8km northeast of Ipoh, beside a lake, at the base of a limestone
cliff. These natural thermal springs have various hot pools. There
is a charge for taking water. The bath is open daily from 3.00 pm
to 12.00 midnight. The facilities include saunas and restrooms
Entrance fee is RIM 5.00. Regular buses form Ipoh’s city bus
station to Tanjung Rambutan pass the hot springs.

Other hot
springs in Perak are at Sungkai, Pengkalan Hulu, Kampung Ulu Slim
in Slim River, Kampung Air Panas in Grik and Manong in Kuala
Kangsar.

Poring Hot Springs, Sabahêê

With the Japanese love of hot
spring, this help developed the Poring Hot Springs during their
occupation of Sabah during WWII. The complex is part of the
Kinabalu National Parks. Steaming, sulphurous water is channeled
into pools and tubs, and surrounded by a pretty garden setting.
The outdoor tubs are of different sizes and have hot and cold
water taps to regulate the temperature. Private spa cabins charge
RM15/20 per hour. Part of the Poring complex is the Tropical
Garden(adult/child RM3/1.50), a butterfly farm (Adult/child RM4/2)
and an Orchid Garden (adult/child RM10/5). You may also encounter
rescued orang-utans here. There is the 40m Canopy Walkway
(adult/child RM5/2.50) suspended from trees, offering fine views
of flora and fauna. There are hiking trails around the springs,
with Kipungit Waterfalls a short walk away. In another 15 minutes,
you will reach Bat Caves. Another 2 hours away you will reach
Langanan Waterfall. This trail is known among bird-watchers for
spotting the blue-banded pitta. Poring Hotsprings is a popular
place, especially during the weekends and school holidays. It is
best to go on weekdays. Admission to Poring Hot Sprints :
(Adult/Child RM1/6)

Place to stay

You are advised
to call Kinabalu Nature Resorts office Tel : (088-243629,
www.kinabalunatureresorts.com) in KK, in advance for bookings.
It is possible to just show up, but the Hot Springs is a popular
place and a space is not guaranteed.

Kelicap
Hostel(24 beds), Serindit Hostel(44 beds), Price RM12

Tempua Cabin,
Price RM92

Enngang Cabin,
RM115

Rajawalil
Chalet, RM288

A camp Spot is
available for RM6 per tent. Tents can be hired from hot springs
park office for RM3.

Getting There

Poring is 19kkm
north of Ranau. Minivans run from Ranau to Poring and also from
the park headquarters at Mt Kinabalu to Poring three times daily.
Leaving Poring, minivans depart from outside the park office. On
weekends there are shared-taxis parked near the office.